Red Meat
Raphanus sativus
 Red Meat
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Seed #095 |
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Also known as Beauty Heart and Watermelon Radish, this unique round variety has white skin with green shoulders. When sliced open, the sweet and juicy flesh is a pink-red color. For late summer and fall growing only—will bolt from spring planting and hot dry conditions.
- Cool season annual
- Approx. 250-350 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 60-70 days
- Planting season: Late summer to early fall
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Available in 0.5-lb increments, minimum 0.5 lb.
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Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late summer/fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Thin
To |
Row
Distance |
| 65-70°F |
1/2" |
1" |
4-6" |
18-24" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: Good for salad, pickling and cooking. In Northern China, this radish is carved into attractive flower shapes for garnish.
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